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Investors taking 30% of a startup in a ro... - aVenture News

Investors taking 30% of a startup in a round are being short-sighted

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By Haje Jan Kamps

September 28, 2023

Investors taking 30% of a startup in a round are being short-sighted

Early-stage investors: you’re not in the get-rich-quick game, so act accordingly and set yourself up for long-term success.

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